Caganers: figurines of famous people defecating in Catalan Christmas nativity scenes

A traditional "caganer" ceramic figurine of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is pictured in Torroella de Montgri, Northern Spain. Statuettes of well-known people defecating are a Christmas tradition in Catalonia, dating back to the 18th century. Catalonians hide caganers in Christmas Nativity scenes and invite friends to find them. The figures symbolise fertilisation, hope and prosperity for the coming year.